autodestructeurs
Syllables
au-to-de-struc-teur-s
Pronunciation
/o.to.dɛ.stʁyk.tœʁ/
Stress
000010
Morphemes
auto- + destruct- + -eurs
The word 'autodestructeurs' is divided into six syllables: au-to-de-struc-teur-s. It's composed of the prefix 'auto-', the root 'destruct-', and the suffix '-eurs'. Stress falls on the final syllable. Syllabification follows the vowel rule and maintains consonant clusters like 'str'.
Definitions
- 1
Individuals who engage in self-destructive behavior.
Self-destroyers
“Les autodestructeurs ont souvent besoin d'aide psychologique.”
Stress pattern
Stress falls on the last syllable '-teurs', which is typical in French.
Syllables
au — Open syllable, vowel sound.. to — Open syllable, vowel sound.. de — Open syllable, vowel sound.. struc — Closed syllable, consonant cluster 'str' followed by a vowel.. teur — Closed syllable, vowel sound.. s — Open syllable, consonant sound.
Word Parts
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Vowel Rule
Every vowel sound initiates a new syllable.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable unless they are complex and involve a sonorant consonant.
Final Syllable Rule
The final syllable often contains the stress.
- The 'str' cluster is generally maintained within a syllable in French.
- Regional variations might exist in vowel quality or liaison, but do not significantly alter syllabification.
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